Sheer ruffled edges add feminine allure to this close-fitting chemise-style dress, which can be worn as an under layer or for comfortable lounging. The dress is worked in rounds from the bottom up, with hip and bust shaping, as well as a ribbed waist. I-cord trim accentuates the bust and a bit of elastic ensures a body-hugging fit.

Finished Size About 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼)“ (84.5 94.5, 105, 115, 125, 135.5 cm) bust circumference; 24¾ (28, 32, 36¾, 40¾, 44¾)” (63 71, 81.5, 93.5, 103.5, 113.5 cm) waist circumference. Designed to be worn with about 1¼“ (3.2 cm) of positive ease at bust. Dress shown measures 33¼” (84.5 cm) at bust.

Yarn Cascade Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% mulberry silk; 219 yd 200 m/100 g): #180 Blue Mist (MC), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.; Cascade Alpaca Lace (100% baby alpaca; 437 yd 400 m/50 g): #1401 Blue Mist (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins(s). Worsted weight (#4 Medium) and Laceweight (#0 Lace).

Needles Body and strap edges: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) circular (cir) depending on finished size. Ruffle, ruching, and strap centers: size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) circular (cir) depending on finished size. Sheer bust: size U.S. 2 (3 mm) 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) circular (cir) depending on finished size. I-cord trim: one size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 1¾ (2, 2¼, 2½, 2½, 2¾) yds (1.6 1.8, 2.1, 2.3, 2.3, 2.5 meters) of ¼“ (6 mm) elastic; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st with MC on largest needle; 28 sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st with CC on smallest needle.

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